The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business 2013 - Corporate activities
- International business 2014 - Corporate activities
- International business 2015 - Corporate activities
- International business 2016 - Corporate activities
- International business 2017 - Corporate activities
- International business 2018 - Corporate activities
- International business 2019 - Corporate activities
- International business 2020 - Corporate activities
- International business 2021 - Corporate activities - foundation studies
- International business 2022 - Corporate activities - foundation studies
- Plastics technology 2010 - Business administration
- Plastics technology 2011 - Business administration
- Plastics technology 2012 - Business administration
- Plastics technology 2013 - Business administration
The course takes place in period
3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
In this study unit, the following competencies are
in focus:
Competence in understanding the connection between
business logistics and profitability
Compentence in the management of logistic flows
and supply chains
Comptetence in material management and control
systems
Basic competence in sustainable logistics
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course you will be able to:
Explain the meaning of logistical concepts and use
them in communication. (Knowledge)
Describe the material, information, capital and
reverse flows, how these are coordinated in a
supply chain and analyze these also from an
environmental perspective. (Knowledge)
Explain how logistics is linked to the company's
profitability and how it can be improved through
the development of logistics. (Knowledge)
Define delivery service and explain how its
various elements affect the logistical performance
and customer experience in a supply chain.
(Knowledge)
Describe different areas in material management
and use the most common formulas in logistics.
(Knowledge)
Participate in the planning, organization and
execution of material management in a company.
(skill)
Apply and interpret calculations and use them as a
basis for decisions. (Skill)
Consider ethical principles and sustainability
principles in relation to given topics (Approach)
Course contents
Flow thinking
Chains and networks
Logistics players
Purchase
Materials Administration
Transportation
Distribution
Logistics as a means of competition
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None
Previous course names
Logistics
Additional information
More information about the course is given at the
course introduction and during the course.
Recommended or required reading
Material from the lectures.​
Rushton, Croucher and Baker (2022)
The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution
Management - Understanding the Supply Chain, 7th
Edition​
KoganPage​
ISBN 9781398602052 (available at www.perlego.com External link)
Jerry Rudd (2019)​
A Practical Guide to Logistics - An Introduction
to Transport, Warehousing, Trade and Distribution
KoganPage​
ISBN 9780749486327 (available at www.perlego.com External link)
Coyle, Bardi & Langley (1998 or later). The
Management of Business Logistics.
West Publishing Co. ISBN 0-314-06507-5.
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 13 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
- Practical exercises - 30 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 40 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To complete the course, the minimum is required
30 points in the individual assignments
5 points in the group assignment
15 points in the exam
1-49 points equal to fail
50-59 points equal to 1
60-69 points equal to 2
70-79 points equal to 3
80-89 points equal to 4
90-100 points equal to 5
Introduction lecture is mandatory
Teacher
- Adlercreutz Erica
- Henriksson Robert
Examiner
Henriksson Robert
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (58 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
see arbs
Course enrolment period
2022-12-26 to 2023-01-05
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-01-10 | 08:30 - 11:00 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Introduction - Guest lecture | Adlercreutz Erica Henriksson Robert |
2023-01-13 | 12:30 - 15:00 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Logistics is the science for creating more effective flows | Henriksson Robert |
2023-01-17 | 08:30 - 11:00 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Purchasing exam | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-01-20 | 12:30 - 15:00 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Terms of payment and terms of delivery? | Henriksson Robert |
2023-01-24 | 08:30 - 11:00 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Calculation cost of goods in inventory | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-01-27 | 13:00 - 15:30 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Purchasing ? calculation of quantity? | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-01-31 | 08:15 - 10:45 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Transports - Distribution - Terminals - guest lecture Sari Turkkila, Finnish Shipbrokers Association | Henriksson Robert |
2023-02-03 | 12:30 - 15:00 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Warehousing and inventory management | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-02-07 | 08:30 - 11:00 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Logistics and sustainability | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-02-10 | 12:30 - 15:00 | F249 | Introduction to Logistics | Connections and management of the flows in logistics? | Henriksson Robert |
2023-02-14 | 08:30 - 11:00 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Packaging | Adlercreutz Erica |
2023-02-17 | 12:15 - 14:45 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | E-commerce and logistics? | Henriksson Robert |
2023-02-24 | 12:30 - 15:00 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Time as a management system? | Henriksson Robert |
2023-03-03 | 09:00 - 11:30 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Group presentations session A | Adlercreutz Erica Henriksson Robert |
2023-03-03 | 12:30 - 15:00 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Group presentations session B | Adlercreutz Erica Henriksson Robert |
2023-03-07 | 08:30 - 10:30 | D4107-08 | Introduction to Logistics | Exam | Adlercreutz Erica Henriksson Robert |
2023-03-07 | 11:00 - 12:30 | D173 | Introduction to Logistics | Presentations for students who missed the first opportunity. | Adlercreutz Erica Henriksson Robert |
2023-03-27 | 14:30 - 17:30 | B518 | Introduction to Logistics | Re-exam 1 | Adlercreutz Erica Henriksson Robert |
2023-04-17 | 12:30 - 16:30 | F143 | Logistikens grunder / Introduction to Logistics | Omtentamen 2/Re-exam 2 | Adlercreutz Erica Henriksson Robert |